Amendments made to Sexual Offences Bill

Amendments have been made to the Sexual Offences Bill which Attorney General Dale Marshall says restores to the law the protection afforded to people under the age of 16. In leading off Debate in the Lower House, Mr. Marshall told Parliament the language pertaining to serious indecency was not satisfactory and there were other areas that needed to be clarified and addressed. He says Government has sought to standardise the arrangements regarding age, introducing the definition of a minor in the Bill. Mr. Marshall says the amendments touch on the issue of rape, recognising it can take place in many ways. It also takes into consideration people with medical disorders and physical disabilities pertaining to consent. The Attorney General says the country must be prepared to call out such acts, as he says the legislation for the first time addresses grooming. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities